Why Martins Dukurs Was Not Appointed as Latvia’s Skeleton National Team Coach

Why Martins Dukurs Was Not Appointed as Latvia’s Skeleton National Team Coach

The Strategic Departure: Why Martins Dukurs Chose Great Britain Over the Latvian National Team For decades, the name Martins Dukurs was synonymous with absolute dominance in skeleton. With a career defined by a record 11 overall IBSF World Cup titles and 61 individual race victories, the man nicknamed Superman didn’t just compete in the sport—he … Read more

Latvian Skeleton Racer Disqualified at Olympics for Helmet Tribute – Controversy & Questions Arise

Latvian Skeleton Racer Disqualified at Olympics for Helmet Tribute – Controversy & Questions Arise

MILAN, ITALY – The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo were overshadowed by the controversial disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) removed Heraskevych from the competition due to his refusal to alter a helmet bearing the images of Ukrainian … Read more